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Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:19:20 +0000en-UShourly1Take the Mud Out of Your Mudroomhttp://fahykitchens.com/2015/04/take-the-mud-out-of-your-mudroom/
http://fahykitchens.com/2015/04/take-the-mud-out-of-your-mudroom/#respondWed, 29 Apr 2015 15:08:39 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=993Mudrooms have gotten a bad rap over the years. Even the thought of this room conjures images of dirty coats and boots scattered about, with smudges of mud left in their stead. But considering that your mudroom is likely the first place people see when they come for a visit, isn’t it time to make it a centerpiece of your home?

Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths wants to help mudrooms in Utica, NY and throughout the Mohawk Valley receive their proper standing as one of the most important areas of the house. We will meet with you to analyze your own particular situation and together we can come up with a design that is both functional and attractive.

We’ll look at the family unit itself — are there children who need a little extra help in organizing the gear they cast off as they come inside? Or even adult members of the family who might need a little something to assist their own proper put-away? Fahy Kitchens will show you all of the latest accessories from cabinets to benches to wall hook systems that will help keep your mudroom from becoming an unsightly catchall for muddy clothes.

Of course, no matter how organized the mudroom is, you still have a mass of clothing and footwear to deal with in various states of cleanliness. We offer full-length lockers to store, protect, and conceal your family’s outerwear, and pullout drawers to do the same for sneakers, shoes and boots.

Your mudroom will no longer be a muddy mess of scattered clothing, but an organized and elegant foyer welcoming guests to your home. Give us a call today and we’ll show you how you can make this stunning transformation in your own home.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, N.Y. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, give us a call at (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2015/04/take-the-mud-out-of-your-mudroom/feed/0Time for Kitchen Spring Cleaning?http://fahykitchens.com/2015/03/time-for-kitchen-spring-cleaning/
http://fahykitchens.com/2015/03/time-for-kitchen-spring-cleaning/#respondWed, 18 Mar 2015 15:11:02 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=984March is a great time to take a close look at your kitchen and do a little Spring-cleaning. All too often, the kitchen becomes a catchall for clutter, as items of all kinds are tossed down by family members entering your home. Some of that stuff seems to linger there a little too long, so make this Spring the time to do a little purge.

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths, we know there are kitchens all through the Utica, N.Y. area that can use a little TLC. Start by taking everything that isn’t kitchen-oriented out of the kitchen. Go through that stack of mail to get rid of the junk. Look at the kids’ homework and display the best on the refrigerator, while recycling the leftovers they won’t need ever again. Find a better place to hang keys and purses, rather than tossing them on the kitchen counter.

Now that you’ve cleared your kitchen of everything but solely kitchen-oriented items, you can start organizing and decluttering your cookware. Cooking utensils belong in their proper drawers; spice bottles should be in the spice rack; pots, pans, and cups should be in their proper cabinets. Appliances should not clutter the countertops — find a place that is out of sight, but still convenient, for them.

Is your kitchen still a cluttered mess? Get rid of any items you haven’t used in a while. There are plenty of charitable places that would love to have that gently-used (or never-used) plastic manicotti stuffer or that wedding gift olive pit remover. If you know you will use something again, but haven’t in a while, find another place to store it.

If your current kitchen just doesn‘t lend itself to reorganization, Fahy Kitchens has plenty of great ideas for Utica, N.Y. area kitchen renovations to make storage even easier for you. We can help you plan a redesign that pulls you back into the world of organization, with updated accessories that will make your kitchen storage a little bit easier. You’ll be able to locate everything much more easily than before. It might even make the kitchen a little safer for everyone, as well.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2015/03/time-for-kitchen-spring-cleaning/feed/0Create a Shower Oasishttp://fahykitchens.com/2015/03/create-a-shower-oasis/
http://fahykitchens.com/2015/03/create-a-shower-oasis/#respondTue, 03 Mar 2015 15:07:23 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=983It’s been a long cold winter in the Utica, N.Y. area, and that extremely long duration of freezing weather likely has taken its toll on people around here both physically and mentally. You’ve made it through, though, so now it’s time for a little pampering as a reward. But if escaping to an exotic Southern location for a little getaway isn’t really possible right now, the next best thing is to create your own personal oasis right in your home.

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths, we believe there’s a lot more to a shower than just cleaning up the day’s dirt. It’s also a great place to wash away the stresses of life — your own paradise of cascading and massaging water to take you away from it all. Don’t you deserve to have a shower that goes beyond just being functional to becoming one that is a sanctuary you look forward to entering?

Our custom shower systems in Utica, NY are designed with your own likes and needs in mind; in fact, you are a big part of the design process. You have the power to choose everything: from either a stationary or handheld showerhead; the design and finish of our Delta custom shower systems; a wide variety of showers and tubs from Sterling, Kohler, MTI and Victoria & Albert; shower doors from Century Glassworks and Basco, also available in a style for every taste; and all of the accessories.

Accent finishes include the likes of chrome, brushed nickel, Venetian bronze, and champagne bronze; enclosure choices include traditional, curved, neo-angled and corner styles; bathtubs come in traditional, enclosed and corner styles; and sizes range from a single stall shower to a double stall that includes a shower seat.

Talk about total relaxation … at least until the hot water runs out.

With all of these choices, Fahy Kitchens and Baths is sure to be able to find the perfect shower system designed just for you. After this winter, we all deserve a little extra reward, so treat yourself to an oasis right in your own bathroom by giving us a call today.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (315) 735-8181.

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http://fahykitchens.com/2015/02/whats-trapped-kitchen/#respondThu, 19 Feb 2015 15:00:46 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=979You’ve battened down for the winter, making sure all windows and doors are properly sealed to keep out the chill of the cold season … but what have you inadvertently sealed inside your home at the same time?

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths, we want to make sure everyone in the Utica, NY area knows the hidden dangers you might have lurking as close as your own kitchens. In the winter the problem is escalated by weather sealing, and potential troubles can be hiding in such mundane places as a cleaning sponge or in your oven.

Mold easily grows in damp and dark places, and can sometimes be found on a little-used sponge that was set aside while still wet. A small amount of household cleaning solution or some bleach will take care of that. But there are also little water trails that build up during the dish-washing and countertop cleansing processes, areas where some of the water might have splashed and run along the surface to a darker place that you can’t see. Those unseen pools are now also great breeding grounds for health-threatening mold, and need to be found and eliminated.

Every time you cook a meal, there is the danger of the after-effects of lighting your oven or stove, especially if they run on gas. If that gas appliance is not working properly, your Utica, NY kitchen can be polluted with carbon monoxide, which in higher levels can be fatal. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector nearby to alert you to any CO dangers, because you might not notice until too late. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, fatigue, headaches, disorientation, and often resembles the flu. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 15,000 people across the country visit the emergency room each year after exposure to carbon monoxide.

If you cook, sooner or later you will burn something. You might also drip something onto the bottom of the oven that will burn every time you turn it on until the next cleaning. Smoke is never pleasant in the kitchen, so it’s always a good idea to have an exhaust hood above the stove that is vented to the outdoors. It will help keep the air in the kitchen clean from smoke and grease as well, making the it a little cleaner and breathing a little easier.

Spring is still a few weeks in central New York, so your kitchen will be bottled up for a while longer. For more helpful tips in keeping your kitchen safe and healthy for the whole family, give Fahy Kitchens and Baths a call today.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2015/02/whats-trapped-kitchen/feed/0Warm Up Your Bathroom this Winterhttp://fahykitchens.com/2015/02/warm-bathroom-winter/
http://fahykitchens.com/2015/02/warm-bathroom-winter/#respondWed, 04 Feb 2015 14:43:49 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=978It’s been a cold winter in Utica, NY and all around central New York this year, and many people have sought escape from the rigors of the season in the warmth and comfort of their homes.

Unfortunately, not all areas of the home stay as balmy as others. There is likely no room where you can feel that winter chill as much as in your bathroom in Utica, NY— you’re often in various stages of undress, and much of the time you are also soaking wet. So you are not only totally exposed to the winter chill, but also feeling the effects compounded because of the dampness. You might stay warm in the heat of the shower or a hot bath, but that fades quickly when the water is turned off.

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths, we want to help everyone feel as comfortable as possible in their bathrooms all year round. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to heating a bathroom than putting a space heater on an extension cord and dragging it into the room. In fact, that’s about the worst way to do it. You’ve immediately created both a fire and electrical shock hazard, both of which can be fatal.

The proximity to water means you need to take special precautions in adding a heat source to the bathroom, so trust the experts at Fahy Kitchens & Baths. We will help you come up with the perfect means of adding warmth to your drafty space. We can install electric wall heaters, either mounted on the wall or inside of it, that will give you safe heat without the worry. They don’t use a lot of energy either, so they won’t make a big impression on your utility bill.

Infrared heaters are also a popular choice, most often mounted into the ceiling. They offer a heat very similar to the rays of the sun, so you can enjoy their healthy, radiant warmth much like sunshine. It’s not quite the same as a trip to the beach in the summer, but maybe second best. These heaters use direct infrared radiation to spread out their warmth and also don’t cost much to operate.

So before you make the mistake of bringing the wrong heater into the bathroom, give us a call. We’ll make sure you have the right heater for your own situation, while keeping you as safe as you should be in the sanctity of your home.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2015/02/warm-bathroom-winter/feed/0Untangling Home Applianceshttp://fahykitchens.com/2015/01/untangling-home-appliances/
http://fahykitchens.com/2015/01/untangling-home-appliances/#respondFri, 16 Jan 2015 15:19:18 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=955At Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths, we’ve built a solid reputation for quality products and professional installation not just in the kitchen and bathroom, but also all through the home.

In this age of high-tech modern electronics, an area, within your Utica, NY area residence, that might be in need of reorganization is your entertainment center. All of the vast choices in televisions, stereos, and gaming systems can often lead to a spaghetti-like mass of cords entangling each other. They certainly don’t look appealing and you know what happens when you try to figure out just where that one wire is going … it’s a big ball of confusion.

Likewise, all of those DVDs, Blu-Ray, CD, and game discs are easily reduced to a mess of plastic cases everywhere — with the increasing number of hands that are using them. Plus, it seems you’re always at a loss to find the one disc you have a longing to play and nobody needs that added frustration in life.

Fahy Kitchens can cut through the clutter with an entertainment center that organizes all of your systems and discs by using the high-quality and durable Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Being able to find your favorite disc when you want it is only part of the benefit of a Fahy Kitchens-designed entertainment center. Your new cabinetry will also be an elegant centerpiece in that room and custom design to match the décor with an appearance that is both beautiful and practical.

Whether your top priority is an entertainment center that will stand the test of years of use, one that will make a bold statement of your own personality, or a combination of both, we are here to work with you to make it a reality. Give us a call today and we will help make sure you are not trapped in a web of cords ever again.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2015/01/untangling-home-appliances/feed/0The Best Choice for Kitchen Applianceshttp://fahykitchens.com/2015/01/best-choice-kitchen-appliances/
http://fahykitchens.com/2015/01/best-choice-kitchen-appliances/#respondSat, 10 Jan 2015 15:15:04 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=954You’ve completed the plans for your new kitchen remodel project, including having your cabinetry, countertops, lighting, and plumbing fixtures set in place for maximum kitchen-wide efficiency. That suddenly seems to have been the easy part, since you are now faced with the challenge of choosing appliances to fit in your new kitchen.

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths, we don’t want you to think this is a place where you need to come up with on own plans. Looking at refrigerators, ovens, range hoods, dishwashers, and microwaves available for your Utica, N.Y.-area home can seem like there are an overwhelming sea of possibilities. However, there are many aspects to consider — you will need to coordinate your appliances to fit your lifestyle in function, energy efficiency, style, size, and color, and you might even need to make special choices to enable persons in the home with specific physical needs, as well.

It’s almost enough to make you want to give up and keep the old, barely-working appliances, isn’t it?

Never fear … Fahy Kitchens is here to give their expert advice to make your kitchen a statement that is uniquely you, while also providing as much functionality possible for all of your kitchen needs. Our experienced designers will show you all of the options that are pleasing to the eye — most importantly, your own — while complementing the design of your new kitchen, and we’ll help you stay within your budget.

We offer products from trusted manufacturers like Amana, Elica, Kitchen Aid, Maytag, and Whirlpool, so you‘ll be sure to have quality appliances that will last for years to come. Our expert installation team will make sure they complete the job correctly the first time.

You can trust Fahy Kitchens to guide you through the entire project from start to finish. With one-stop-shopping, we will make your kitchen remodeling project much easier. We’ll help you turn your new kitchen into a room that is a centerpiece of your home, and those kitchen chores won’t seem quite so much like work any more.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens & Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2015/01/best-choice-kitchen-appliances/feed/0Light Up Your Life By Lighting Up Your Bathhttp://fahykitchens.com/2014/12/light-life-lighting-bath/
http://fahykitchens.com/2014/12/light-life-lighting-bath/#respondThu, 18 Dec 2014 14:56:28 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=950All too often, bathrooms are so overlooked when it comes to the vast lighting possibilities they offer that they become little more than caves in the wall of the home.

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths, we appreciate the need for adequate lighting in your bathroom. Think about it: women are applying makeup under those lights, with pointed objects dangerously close to their eyes. Don’t you want to see what you are doing as clearly as possible? And guys, you will be wielding your razors in front of those same dimly-lit mirrors … don’t you want to be able to brighten up the room so you can avoid shaving mishaps?

Bathroom lighting has come a long way from the old single light in the ceiling and a strip of three or four circular bulbs above the mirror. The innovations have come fast and furious in recent years, with much of the change brought on by governmental wattage-use regulations. Fahy Kitchens and Baths will make sure your Utica, N.Y.-area bathroom has lighting that is both functional and legal, and we’ll go the extra step to help you create a décor that brightens the room in more ways than simply increasing lumens.

Those old surface-mounted, round ceiling lights have now given way for more contemporary designs, like maybe a decorative chandelier light fixture in the ceiling or even subtle light strips in the corners of the room. The shower area should not be forgotten, either. Many folks think because they have a glass shower door enough light gets in there on its own, but dedicated — and water-resistant, naturally — shower lighting can remove some of the gloom from the shower enclosure.

Accent lighting is also a great way to call attention to certain parts of the bathroom. We’ve looked at ways of making your bathroom uniquely-you with accoutrements that define your personality, so once you add those items, light them up. It’s like putting a spotlight on the things that mean the most to you, and it will impress not only your house guests but make the bathroom feel more welcoming to yourself as well.

For an eye-opening bathroom that will impress and invigorate, give Fahy Kitchens and Baths a call today. We will make sure your bathroom is as bright and inviting as it can be, and take away that old claustrophobic feeling of being a cave dweller.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, give us a call at (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2014/12/light-life-lighting-bath/feed/0Enjoy the Elegant Simplicity of Wood Kitchen Cabinets in Your Utica, NY Homehttp://fahykitchens.com/2014/12/enjoy-elegant-simplicity-wood-kitchen-cabinets-utica-ny-home/
http://fahykitchens.com/2014/12/enjoy-elegant-simplicity-wood-kitchen-cabinets-utica-ny-home/#respondWed, 10 Dec 2014 14:52:33 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=949If you are looking for a natural, warm, and rustically welcoming look in your kitchen cabinets in Utica, NY, then it’s time to look back to the simpler days of wood.

At Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths, we know the people of the Utica, N.Y. area enjoy variety, so we offer wood cabinetry in cherry, hickory, maple, and oak, with each having its own unique look and style.

Cherry kitchen cabinets offer a premium hardwood with a smooth texture, rich color, and uniform grain. It is long lasting and resilient to kitchen wear-and-tear, and fits in well with either modern designs or more traditional schemes. Since it is a premium hardwood, cherry is often a bit pricier than other wood, but its durability and versatility will pay for itself in the long run.

Maintenance of cherry takes a little more time than the other woods, but it will be worth it in the end as properly caring for the cabinets enhances their beauty. You will want to keep up with regular dusting, wiping them down with a lightly oiled cloth, and washing with soap and water with a thorough drying afterwards to keep them looking fresh.

Hickory boasts varying coloration and patterns, sometimes ranging from off-white to almost black all in one section, giving it a distinctive look that can make a uniquely-you statement in the kitchen. It is durable to the touch while beautiful to the eyes, and also fits in with both modern and traditionally rustic decors. Hickory takes stain easily to make it darker colors, and can be bleached to lighten it, as well. Cabinets made from hickory can also run a little more expensive, but the wood’s beauty and durability make it worth the price.

Maintenance is relatively simple … you simply sponge them off with a diluted soap and water, rinse and let dry.

Maple kitchen cabinets feature a durable and versatile hardwood that is one of the most popular choices, fitting in with a range of designs from Colonial to Victorian to French Country. The fine and uniform grain gives maple the ability to accept a variety of finishes evenly, and maple is actually less expensive than some of its more exotic counterparts because cabinetry materials are readily available.

You can clean maple kitchen cabinets with a regular dusting, sponging them off with Murphy’s Oil Soap and hot water, and some furniture polish.

Oak kitchen cabinets give you a beautifully rustic and simple look that is durable enough to stay that way for years. The top choice is red oak, a premium hardwood boasting a prominent grain pattern and texture. It ranges from light to medium brown, usually with a reddish hue, and is normally stained to achieve a consistent and even appearance.

Oak is typically a less expensive option than the others, and is easy to maintain. The cabinets can be wiped down with a sponge with warm water and a small amount of kitchen cabinet cleaner.

If traditional beauty and durability are just what you are looking for in your kitchen cabinetry, look no further than Fahy Kitchens and Baths. Give us a call today to see all of the variety that nature has to offer.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, give us a call at (315) 735-8181.

]]>http://fahykitchens.com/2014/12/enjoy-elegant-simplicity-wood-kitchen-cabinets-utica-ny-home/feed/0Need Some Kitchen Inspiration? Here’s Where to Look…http://fahykitchens.com/2014/11/need-kitchen-inspiration-heres-look/
http://fahykitchens.com/2014/11/need-kitchen-inspiration-heres-look/#respondThu, 20 Nov 2014 13:55:47 +0000http://fahykitchens.com/?p=943If the day comes when you are looking around your Utica, N.Y. area kitchen and find yourself tired of the same old, ho-hum looks of your current cabinetry, fixtures, appliances, sink, or accessories, it’s time to pay a visit to Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths to get started on a kitchen renovation project.

Some folks might fear a gap in communication between an idea in their head and an actual design that can be created to bring that dream to reality. Never fear, though … our experienced and talented design experts will be able to bring your innermost desires in kitchen remodeling to life.

It helps if you have a little something to share with us about your own ideas. They can be as simple as sketching something out on paper, or bringing us a clipping from a magazine. In fact, there are numerous kitchen design specialty magazines available at your many of your local retailers that can help you out. The Internet has a wealth of information as well, and can be accessed without leaving home; just launch your favorite search engine to seek out various kitchen designs. The local library can also be a good place to research kitchen designs or layouts that match your own ideas. You can even visit a friend’s kitchen and steal some inspiration from them.

Once you have an idea of what you want to do with the project, we will sit together to perfect your plan. We will measure your existing kitchen to make sure our plan will actually work within the confines of your existing space. Together we can come up with a functional, eye-catching, well-designed, and fresh-looking kitchen layout that will be just what you are looking for in your home.

So don’t be intimidated by lack of knowledge and experience in redesigning your kitchen. At Fahy Kitchens and Baths, we don’t expect you to have all the answers — that’s what we are here for. We will guide you through the process and come up with a plan that is perfect for your home, your budget, and make your dream kitchen become reality.

Kevin Fahy Kitchens and Baths is located at 1908 Oriskany Street West in Utica, NY. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. For more information, give us a call at (315) 735-8181.